Books with title A Treasury of Classic Stories

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a gorgeous, full-color fairy-tale treasury. Dear Reader, you hold in your hands a very special book that contains more than thirty-five classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, plus your very own survival guide to the Land of Stories. If you notice the pages glowing, followed by an inviting humming noise, don't be afraid! That is just the book's magic. But whatever you do, don't lean too far into the book. You never know where you might end up. Enter the world of fairy tales in this stunning illustrated gift book that includes more than thirty-five beloved stories and rhymes retold by #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer. This gorgeous, full-color companion book to the Land of Stories series will appeal to new and old fans alike, who will delight in favorite classics such as "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and more. Here is the beloved fairy-tale treasury that Alex and Conner fall into in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell--a beautifully designed addition to the series, and the magical book that started it all!

Dear Reader, you hold in your hands a very special book that contains more than thirty-five classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, plus your very own survival guide to the Land of Stories. If you notice the pages glowing, followed by an inviting humming noise, don't be afraid! That is just the book's magic. But whatever you do, don't lean too far into the book. You never know where you might end up.Enter the world of fairy tales in this stunning illustrated gift book that includes more than thirty-five beloved stories and rhymes retold by No.1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer.This gorgeous, full-colour companion book to the Land of Stories series will appeal to new and old fans alike, who will delight in favorite classics such as 'Cinderella', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and more. Here is the beloved fairy-tale treasury that Alex and Conner fall into in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell - a beautifully designed addition to the series, and the magical book that started it all!

"I totally fell in love with this book. I've read the Curious George books hundreds of times, but I've never seen any of these. They're fun and have cheerful, silly illustrations that the kids will love. Everyone should read this one!" — St. Francis (Pius X Library) Elementary School From the author of the Curious George series comes this collection of four humorous and marvelously illustrated stories:Tit for Tat concerns kindness to animals and portrays a place where horses ride in carriages drawn by men and women, fish catch humans, cows lasso cowboys, and dogs walk people.Elizabite: Adventures of a Carnivorous Plant uses rhyming couplets to recount the humorous antics of a hungry plant in a botanist's laboratory.Billy's Picture, a tale of art and individualism, tells of Billy the Bunny's attempts to paint a picture. Each of his friends has a different idea about how it should look ― and they all want to help. (co-written with Margret Rey)Zebrology offers a wordless celebration of the common ground that lies beneath appearances.

The quintessential collection of classic princess tales, fondly and faithfully retold and lavished with rich, expressive illustrations.Spirited or sacrificing, spoiled or innocent, the iconic heroines in these cherished tales have long had a hold on children’s imagination. Amy Ehrlich deftly recaptures these princess stories with warmth and wit, never diluting their central power. And Gary Blythe brings them to life in splendid paintings glowing with true enchantment.

Classic Treasury Bedtime Stories is brimming with timeless short stories that children will love by well-known authors such as Rudyard Kipling and L Frank Baum. Fantastic stories for adults and children to read and enjoy together. Charming artwork throughout to engage readers of every ability. Beautiful hardback covers with flocking (furry material) make this book a wonderful gift. Classic Treasury Bedtime Stories can be read to young children or enjoyed by independent readers aged 7+. Each tale has been specially selected for bedtime reading and individually illustrated, creating a dream world for kids to explore. Children will meet bold lads, brave girls and a host of magical creatures in a land where dreams come true. Each chapter has a different exciting theme so that children can cosy up in bed with what will soon become one of their cherished bedtime story books. Chapters and stories inside Classic Treasury Bedtime Stories: Bold Lads and Brave Girls chapter includes The Wise Girl by Katharine Pyle Strange and Magical Tales chapter includes The Husband of the Rat's Daughter by Andrew Lang Along the Road chapter includes The Two Sisters by Flora Annie Steele What Nonsense chapter includes Tikki Tikki Tembo Birds, Beasts and Dragons chapter includes How the Camel got his Hump by Rudyard Kipling The opening of The Two Sisters: Once upon a time there were two sisters who were as like each other as two peas in a pod, but one was good, and the other was bad-tempered. Now their father had no work, so the girls began to think of going to be servants. "I will go first and see what I can make of it", said the younger sister, ever so cheerfully, "then you, sis, can follow if I have good luck". So she packed up a bundle, said goodbye, and started to find a place, but no one in the town wanted a girl, so she went farther afield into the country.

Classic Treasury Fairy Stories is a bestselling fairy story book, full of magical fairy tales by well-known authors including Louisa M Alcott and E Nesbit. A perfect story time book to read to young kids or enjoyed independently by confident readers aged 7+. Specially commissioned artwork and page decorations with every story to delight young readers. Suitable for shared reading with young children or reading alone for confident readers. With 384 pages, children will be occupied for many hours with a variety of stories from different eras and cultures. Kids will become mesmerised by the beautiful illustrations, encouraging an enthusiasm for reading. Every chapter is a collection of fairy stories, creating many fairylands for children to get lost in. Kids aged 7 10 can enter a magical land where fairies flutter among flowers, wishes come true and things are not always as the seem. Chapters and stories inside Classic Treasury Fairy Stories: Enchantments chapter includes A Midsummer Night's Dream, retold by E Nesbit Children and Fairies chapter includes Eva's Visit to Fairyland by Louisa M Alcott Fairy Helpers chapter includes Farmer Mybrow and the Fairies by William H Barker Magic and Mischief chapter includes The Fairy Fluffkins by Michael Fairless Visitors to Fairyland chapter includes Bill Beg, Tom Beg, and the Fairies by Sophia Morrison I Wish, I Wish chapter includes Christmas Every Day by W D Howells An extract from Eva's Visit to Fairyland: Down among the grass and fragrant clover lay little Eva by the brook-side, watching the bright waves, as they went singing by under the drooping flowers that grew on its banks. As she was wondering where the waters went, she heard a faint, low sound, like far-off music. She thought it was wind, but not a leaf was stirring, and soon through the rippling water came a strange little boat.

Perfect for sharing at bedtime, this beautiful treasury features eleven delightful animal stories from best-selling author Holly Webb. A scruffy pup eagerly awaits a new home just in time for Christmas, a little girl discovers an adorable kitten in her garden, a dog makes an unlikely new friend, a hamster makes a daring escape and a girl tries to help a family of fluffy ducklings. With full-colour illustrations throughout, and a sumptuous padded cover and a ribbon marker, Holly Webb's Treasury of Animal Stories will make the ideal gift for young animal lovers.